Collegiate West

  • CT Segments 16 & 17

    Pleasantly Surprised CW End of Segment 5 – CT Segments 16 & 17 Glen had been watching the weather. The large system dumping rain—and snow in the mountains—was set to move out Wednesday evening, September 30, with several clear days… Continue reading

    CT Segments 16 & 17
  • CT – CW Segments 1 & 2

    Closing the Gap Rain, massive elevation gains, and epic scenery. That’s how I would summarize our last outing on the CT. You may remember that earlier in the summer, evacuations and closures from the Willow Fire west of Leadville caused… Continue reading

    CT – CW Segments 1 & 2
  • Colorado Trail – Collegiate West Segments 3-5

    Miles Between the Moments We’ve been keeping an eye on the Watch Duty app (which tracks wildfires and air quality across the state), trying to figure out when we could safely get back on the trail without risking our health—especially… Continue reading

    Colorado Trail – Collegiate West Segments 3-5